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Liverpool FC marked LGBT+ History Month last month with a series of events and activities to “reinforce its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion”

Liverpool FC (LFC) marked LGBT+ History Month last month with a series of events and activities to “reinforce its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion”. This year’s celebration coincided with the fifth anniversary of Red Together, the club’s dedicated equality, diversity and inclusion ini

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

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Out to Swim launches new clubs in Bournemouth and Newcastle

Out To Swim, which runs LGBTQ+ swimming clubs across the UK including Bristol, Brighton and London, has announced it has expanded into two new cities, Bournemouth and Newcastle. The LGBTQ+ swimming club was founded in London in 1992 by a small band of enterprising swimmers from the LGBTQ+ community.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBT History Month

Remembering Justin Fashanu: the world’s first openly gay footballer

On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, former Norwich and Nottingham Forest striker Justin Fashanu was inducted into the National Football Museum‘s Hall of Fame. As part of the LGBT+ History Month celebrations, the event also coincided with what would have been his 59th birthday. Fashanu was Britain’s fir

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Football v Homophobia event, hosted by England’s first openly gay professional referee, brings together leading voices shaping LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and beyond

On Monday, February 10, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall teamed up with the Amateur FA, London FA, London Assembly and Football v Homophobia to host a City Hall event marking Football v Homophobia Month of Action. The evening, hosted by England’s first openly gay professional referee Ryan Atkin, brou

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LGBTQ+ News

Saudi Arabia “must provide assurances on LGBTQ+ rights for 2034 FIFA World Cup”

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has written to the Saudi Football Federation, urging them to meet with him and to guarantee the safety, dignity and rights of LGBTQ+ players, officials and fans attending the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Tatchell’s letter to Hammad Albalawi of the FIFA

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

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Fiji’s Rugby Union sacks director of rugby after only four days for saying the national women’s side has a “gay problem”

Fiji‘s Rugby Union (FRU) has sacked their director of rugby after only four days after she said the national women’s side has a “gay problem”. Former player Laijipa Naulivou reportedly criticised “lesbianism” within the women’s rugby during an interview with a local newspaper. “Those who played with

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

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Trump signs executive order banning trans women from competing in women’s sports

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning trans women from competing in women’s sports, saying he will deny visas for trans Olympic athletes trying to visit the US to compete at the LA Games in 2028. The order, which goes into effect immediately, largely covers high school, univer

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“Football must confront the changing face of homophobia.” Football v Homophobia campaign launches annual Month of Action

Football must confront the changing face of homophobia and recommit to tackling the root causes of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. That is the message from the Football v Homophobia (FvH) campaign which has launched its annual Month of Action with a special event at Bolton Wanderers FC. In February, whi

By Graham Robson • 4 min read

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Rainbow Saints, the official LGBTQ+ supporters’ association of Southampton FC, running LGBTQ+ Football Sessions

Rainbow Saints, the official LGBTQ+ supporters’ association of Southampton FC, are a group for everyone under the LGBTQ+ Rainbow who are fans of Southampton FC and allies. The goal of Rainbow Saints is to support the inclusion for fans, staff, and players, at Southampton FC. The LGBTQ+ Football Sess

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David Coote comes out as gay in first interview since being sacked as Premier League referee

Former Premier League referee David Coote, who was dismissed in December, has come out as gay and admitted he turned to drugs in his first interview since being sacked by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). In an interview with The Sun released on Monday, January 27, Coote, 42, sa

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Brighton Seagals FC up for two prestigious Football V Homophobia awards

Brighton Seagals FC, an inclusive football club for women, non-binary and trans people in Brighton & Hove, has made the shortlist of this year’s Football V Homophobia awards, which recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion from across the global game. The 2025 edition, which is being sponsored by

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

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The UK’s only LGBTQ+ hockey club urges England Hockey to think again after governing body bans trans players from competing

The UK’s only LGBTQ+ hockey club, London Royals Hockey Club, has urged England Hockey to think again after the governing body announced trans players will be banned from competing in the women’s game for the 2025/26 season. England Hockey announced in January 2025 that protection of “fair competitio

By Graham Robson • 2 min read